Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, November 19th, 2015

* Holiday Schedule HERE ** CVCF Clean-Up Day HERE *** CrossFit Kids will be Cancelled the  19th, 21st, and 24th Active Recovery: The goal should be as much as possible of the following below. Thanks to CrossFit Invictus for posting this. A. Aerobic Restoration 25-40 minutes of one of the following performed at 60-70% effort – easy, restorative pace: * Swim (this is my first choice, and if you have an ocean, even better) * Row (focus on mechanics, smooth and efficient with a very low stroke per minute pace) * AirDyne (keep the pace conversational and relaxed) * Cycling (get outdoors and enjoy the scenery as you ride) * Hike (nothing crazy here, find a nice easy slope and go for a walk outdoors) NOTE ABOUT ACTIVE RECOVERY – The activity selected must be restorative for you. It can also be an opportunity to work on a skill (like swimming…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, November 19th, 2015

* Holiday Schedule HERE ** CVCF Clean-Up Day HERE *** CrossFit Kids will be Cancelled the  19th, 21st, and 24th WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – Monostructural Conditioning Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill Movement 3 – Non-Monostructural Conditioning Movement 4 – Barbell Movement 1 – Monstructural Conditoining – Row, Assault Bike, Ski Erg, Run, or Burpees. Double-unders are not an option. Pick a Distance or Caloric output that leaves you with about 40-50 seconds of work on each round. Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill – Push-ups, Pull-ups, Toes-to-bar, Handstand Walks, Double-unders, Muscle-ups, etc. This should be up to about 10-20 seconds of work (30 seconds if you’re working Double-unders). Movement 3 – Non-Monstructural Conditioning – Wall Balls, Box Jumps, Ball Slams, Kettlebell Swings, lightweight/higher rep Barbell work Thrusters, Cleans, Snatches, STOH, etc, Sled Drag, Farmers Carry, Battle Ropes. This should be approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement 4 – Barbell…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Thursday, November 19th, 2015

* Holiday Schedule HERE ** CVCF Clean-Up Day HERE *** CrossFit Kids will be Cancelled the  19th, 21st, and 24th WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – Monostructural Conditioning Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill Movement 3 – Non-Monostructural Conditioning Movement 4 – Barbell Movement 1 – Monstructural Conditoining – Row, Assault Bike, Ski Erg, Run, or Burpees. Double-unders are not an option. Pick a Distance or Caloric output that leaves you with about 40-50 seconds of work on each round. Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill – Push-ups, Pull-ups, Toes-to-bar, Handstand Walks, Double-unders, Muscle-ups, etc. This should be up to about 10-20 seconds of work (30 seconds if you’re working Double-unders). Movement 3 – Non-Monstructural Conditioning – Wall Balls, Box Jumps, Ball Slams, Kettlebell Swings, lightweight/higher rep Barbell work Thrusters, Cleans, Snatches, STOH, etc, Sled Drag, Farmers Carry, Battle Ropes. This should be approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement 4 – Barbell…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

* Holiday Schedule HERE ** CVCF Clean-Up Day HERE *** CrossFit Kids will be Cancelled the  19th, 21st, and 24th WOD: 1) Strict Press: 10 Reps Every 3:00 for 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start at 60% of your 1RM or heavier. Within the first 4 sets you must establish a 10RM for the Day. Your 5th set is a Max Reps sets done at 85% of your 10RM for the day. Max Reps set is Max Reps Strict Press directly into Max Rep Push Press. To get the proper stimulus from this it is inherit you establish an appropriate max otherwise your 85% Max Reps set will be far too light. 2) 12 minute AMRAP: 12 Burpees 12 Box Jump Overs 24/20 12 Shoulder-to-Overhead 65/45 Extra Work: 3) Front Plank: Accumulate 5 minutes Keep track of total time and attempts to complete. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

* Holiday Schedule HERE ** CVCF Clean-Up Day HERE *** CrossFit Kids will be Cancelled the  19th, 21st, and 24th Pre Class: 1) Clean + 3 Front Squats + Jerk: 1 @ 60%, 1 @ 65%, 1 @ 70%, 1 @ 75%, 1 @ 80%, 4 sets of 1 @ 85% Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Percentage is of your Clean and Jerk. 2) Snatch: 5 sets of 1 @ 70% Warm-up as needed. Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. All reps full Squat. WOD: 3) Bench Press: 10 Reps Every 3:00 for 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start at 60% of your 1RM or heavier. Within the first 4 sets you must establish a 10RM for the Day. Your 5th set is a Max Reps sets done at 85% of your 10RM for the day. To get the proper stimulus from this it is inherit you establish an appropriate max otherwise your 85% Max Reps set…